Date:         Wed, 27 Dec 2000 19:08:48 -0800
Reply-To:     "MOST,DAVID" <most@UCLA.EDU>
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From:         "MOST,DAVID" <most@UCLA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Coolant leak? Trouble while on vacation - help
Comments: To: Colin Carmichael <colincarmichael@YAHOO.COM>
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A leak in this location might be a leak from the rear heater core.  Take a
look under the rear bench seat and look for coolant.  Though I'm not sure
of it, it may be that you can close the rear heater valve for now to
prevent additional leakage.  Of course, the leak itself can be fixed, but
it may not be urgent if you just want to make it back home.  Just use the
front heater.

David


On Wed, 27 Dec 2000, Colin Carmichael wrote:

> I drove my 91 GL from Oklahoma to my Dad's house in
> California last week.  Didn't have any trouble at all
> on the trip out.  However, I noticed a leak after
> driving the van this afternoon.  It's dripping on the
> far right side of the van underneath the sliding
> passenger door.  I assume a coolant hose needs to be
> replaced (? - I'm not a mechanic).  The coolant was
> about a pint low when I checked it.
>
> Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in San Jose, CA?
> Thanks.
>
> Colin
> 91 GL
>
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